How to Change the Firing Pin on a Colt 22 Revolver

The Colt .22 Caliber revolver is a single-action revolver with a six-bullet capacity. It was the standard military service revolver of the United States Army from 1873 until 1892, and modern versions of the weapon are still in wide use today among target shooters, hunters, and gun enthusiasts alike. Proper care and maintenance of your Colt .22 requires the occasional replacing of its individual components, such as the firing pin.

Things You'll Need

  • Small flat-head screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Inspect the gun to ensure that the cylinder is free of bullets and the hammer of the revolver is in the half-cock position, pulled far enough away from the firing pin so as to allow the cylinder to rotate, but not enough that the trigger can be pulled.

    • 2

      Depress the base pin catch below the cylinder and unscrew the base pin, detaching it from the gun.

    • 3

      Remove the cylinder from the loading gate.

    • 4

      Remove the recoil cup at the top of the loading gate and depress the firing pin spring to remove the firing pin.

    • 5

      Replace the firing pin in the loading gate and reassemble the revolver, putting the firing pin spring back in place, followed by the recoil cup, the cylinder, the base pin and the base pin catch.